the rounded portion of the brain, directly behind the cerebrum in birds and mammals, that serves mainly to coordinate movement, posture, and balance. [1555â65; < Latin: brain, diminutive of cerebrum (for formation see castle)] cer`eâ¢belâ²lar, adj.
A pulled muscle is a painful injury that is caused when muscle fibers become torn. These injuries are usually caused by engaging in physical activity without properly warming up first. They can also occur when a person who is not in shape does something that is strenuous to the muscles.
What are muscle and tendon injuries? Muscles and tendons are the tissues that move joints. The muscles are the âred meatâ of the body. When they receive a signal from the brain via the nerves the muscles contract i.e. shorten and bunch. The pull is transmitted through the tendon to the bone on the far side of the joint so the joint moves.